Sunday evening and I am just chilling
What a peaceful weekend I've had. I had forgotten about an all day Scout hike for James and Alistair on Saturday. They left just after 8 in the morning and didn't return until nearly 6 pm. The weather was absolutely glorious. What did I do with my day of freedom? Jack and I went for a long walk then I spent all day pottering around, cutting fabric for the half blocks for the ice cream soda quilt, basting and stitching. I did some light vacuum cleaning, too. I needed that (not the vacuum cleaning). When the boys got back, I made them a pizza from the cold cabinet at Tesco's. Annie and I enjoyed a mushroom risotto. James and Alistair wouldn't eat a mushroom if I threatened them with an eternal screen ban. They were tired and slept early. I stayed up for too late, watching a new to me series on Netflix (The Umbrella Academy). I finally went to bed at 1 am.
Sunday I had a lie-in. Annie and the boys were up and had breakfast by the time I went downstairs to make a coffee. I went for a run but my timing was off. I got caught in a massive downpour. There was even thunder. I took shelter but not before I was completely soaking and freezing cold. It took a long time to warm up again. Meanwhile, the boys had tidied up their rooms. Alistair's looked like a storm had gone through it the night before. He sometimes stays up late secretly and plays with everything that is not locked away.
A friend popped round with a paper bag full of chanterelles. I can see another mushroom risotto in my very near future. Maybe tomorrow. The rest of Sunday was uneventful. Once the rain stopped, we took Jack for a long walk and then spent the rest of the afternoon reading. We did some more pottering around. I took the vacuum cleaning to the next level and whizzed through the house. I also washed the sticky floors and cleaned the kitchen. I made an open apple pie, poached pears in a vulgar amount of red wine and made apple sauce. Our trees keep on giving. We had burgers and salad for dinner, followed by apple pie. I might have a glass of wine, since there is some left from cooking.
I think I am ready for Monday, first day of term. Keep your fingers crossed for me. The broadband master is due to visit tomorrow to setup our new service.
Thanks for visiting, it is lovely to see you. Wishing you a fantastic week xx
I love a weekend that unfolds at its own pace. When you have family time but also time for yourself. Wishing you a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteOoh Mushroom risotto! Yummy. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the new term, Christina! And I hope that the internet installation goes smoothly.
Sounds like a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat does sound a good one. Happy Monday and I hope the new term gets off to a great start.
ReplyDeleteMushrooms evoke strong emotions don't they. I always imagine a snail would be a bit similar, so I can understand the horror. It sounds like a rather lovely weekend. I have said no to a scout thing which involved me turning out in the middle of the night to pick up. It was not a popular decision. But a day one would be wonderful! CJ xx
ReplyDeleteYour mushroom dishes sound good to me.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a lovely weekend just pottering. Mushrooms are a bit like Marmite, aren't they? You either love them or hate them, I'm in the love camp.
ReplyDeleteJust what a weekend should be!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect weekend. My eldest can't stand mushrooms either ('shroomy grossness'!), I think it's a textural thing. I can't get enough of them myself. Lovely photos - nothing nicer than curling up with a book. Good luck for the first day of term. xx
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful weekend always nice to get some time for yourself. The risotto sounds delicious. Hope all went well today.
ReplyDeleteTo wake up on a Sunday and go downstairs and not have to make breakfast for anyone.. ah you are living the dream.
ReplyDeleteI love mushroom risotto. Michael has the same reaction as your boys but Rachel enjoys tucking into it with me when I make it. Wonderful to hear you got some precious time to yourself. Hope the broadband goes well. xx Susan
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blog. Your writing is so entertaining and funny. The meals you prepared sound amazing. It's comforting to stay at home and relax. Love the photos...
ReplyDeleteYour weekend sounds wonderful - what a lovely thing to share, thank you. x
ReplyDeleteAs I am a but late in reading this post, Christina, hope the first day os the new term went smoothly. The weekend that preceded it seemed to be a nice comfortable one, all except getting caught in a downpour and soaked. Nice to read about everyone relaxing with a read and to see that in your photos.
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